A horrid stillness first invades the ear,
And in that silence we the tempest fear.

A horrid stillness first invades the ear,
And in that silence we the tempest fear.

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.

Silences make the real conversations between friends. Not the saying but the never needing to say is what counts.

Silence is more eloquent than words.

Silence is more eloquent than words.

Silence is a friend who will never betray.

Silence is a friend who will never betray.

When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]

When they hold their tongues they cry out.
[Lat., Cum tacent clamant.]

A moment of silence is not inherently religious.

A moment of silence is not inherently religious.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

The cruelest lies are often told in silence.

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to read more

I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue: he approaches nearest to the Gods, who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.

Silence is the ultimate weapon of power.